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Northern Province, Zambia

Timbo

Timbo is a locality in Northern Province, Zambia, 1,407 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time22:47
9.17° S, 32.05° EElevation 1,407 mUTC+2 · Central Africa Time
The year in Timboweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low29° / 17°
Rain this month21mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Timbo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in October

Coolest month11°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

226 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Weather in Timbo

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 62%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct31°22°
Tue27 Oct32°19°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct33°21°
Thu29 Oct33°20°
Fri30 Oct29°19°20.6 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°6.1 mm
Sun1 Nov28°18°4.6 mm
Mon2 Nov28°18°4.4 mm
Tue3 Nov28°18°1.4 mm
Wed4 Nov29°18°4.4 mm

When to go to Timbo

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514953639198999484714751
High25°25°25°24°24°24°24°26°28°29°28°26°
Low16°16°16°16°14°12°11°12°15°17°17°17°
Rain (mm)226222189901311122184194
Wet days302528184111141427

What's on in Timbo

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Zambia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Timbo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Timbo

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Sumbawanga 55 km →2019 · 139 km
5.5Sumbawanga 7 km ↑1975 · 148 km
5.3Mlowo 64 km ↖1984 · 65 km
5.3Mbala 77 km →1979 · 23 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Timbo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Timbo.
What is the hottest month in Timbo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Timbo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Timbo?
January is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.